Sorry about the late update. I know that 2 months is too much. Sorry.
Chapter Six
It was two weeks before Christmas and I still hadn't gone Christmas shopping. Neither had the girls though. So we were in the same boat. The guys said that they had gone Christmas shopping early so they could get it out of the way. Damn guys. I looked towards the girls during gym, since we were 'standing in line' waiting to be called to go up and kick in matt ball, but apparently the guys on our team—aside from Kai and the others—think that girls aren't good at gym. I beg to differ. They looked at me and I faced them completely. Confusion crossed their faces. I was about to speak, but was interrupted when one of the guys—mind you—on base called for me to go up and kick. I looked at his facial expression well and he looked remorseful. Like he thought I was going to mess up.
I was planning to mess up on purpose, but then chose not to because then Kai and the others would have to suffer in hearing the 'girls'—guys—whine about it. Trust me. You'd expect the girls to whine about not going up, but that's not the case. They're about as impatient to go up as I am—was. I went to 'home' base and stood there. Arms crossed over my chest. They stared at me with daggers in their eyes. The pitcher pitched the ball and I readied myself to kick it. So I did and got a homerun. The guys ran—and by ran I mean they ran as if their life depended on it—to first base. They seemed slightly out of breath. They stared at me eyes asking why I wasn't running when they heard the teacher.
"Homerun!" she said.
I walked nonchalantly to first base and stood next to Brian. He made a joke on who knows what, but I paid no attention to it because it was Mariah's turn to kick and if the guys—aside from the Princes—said something to her then she would burst. She kicked the ball and got a homerun. It was like this until it was another girl's turn to kick. She didn't get a homerun, but my team managed to get to second and third base. When the last girl came up to kick she kicked it softly. Everyone had to run until three people got out because there was no one left to pitch it at. So we ran.
When the teachers blew the whistle my team had won by a lot. The girls and I were the first to be standing near the door. When we went inside we quickly changed so we had time to devise a plan to figure out how to avoid the seniors in our gym period and see when we're going Christmas shopping. As soon as the bell rang we darted out the door. Looked like the guys had the same idea. We bid each other goodbye as we headed to different classes. When we arrived to Creative Writing we sat down in our assigned seats all the way in the back of the class. We faced each other and soon began talking.
"So when are we going Christmas shopping?" I asked.
"How about tomorrow?" Julia suggested.
We all agreed and paid attention to class. When school was over and the girls and I were heading to the limo I heard someone call my name. I turned around and saw Nate Matthews. I had stopped and told the girls to go ahead and wait for me near the door. When he caught up to me I said hi. He responded back and then there was awkward silence. He took a deep breath and spoke so fast that I could barely understand him.
"Um…what did you say? I'm sorry I didn't catch that." I said honestly.
"Will you like to go out with me?"
I smiled and agreed. I felt someone glaring at me and looked towards the source of the glare. Standing near a cherry blossom tree was a gorgeous girl. She had long curly blonde hair with hazel eyes that complimented her facial features. She stared at me with a burning passion. Nate, sensing my distraction, turned around and looked to where I was staring at. I saw that he glared at the girl. She huffed and stomped of to who knows where. He faced me and asked when it would be alright for us to go out. I told him that the day after tomorrow would be fine. He agreed and we bid each other goodbye.
When I arrived to the door of the limo the girls looked at me expectantly. I sighed and told them that I would be telling them inside the limo. I was glad that the guys would be riding in a different limo. We went in and made ourselves comfortable. I told the driver to drive around until I told him where else to go. As soon as he began driving around I pushed the automated button that would bring up the front window. As soon as that was up I began explaining to the girls what he wanted. When I finished they all squealed.
"So your going to go out with him?" Emily asked.
"Yep. I told him that the day after tomorrow would be fine."
"What about Kai?" Mariah asked.
"What about him?" I asked confused on why she would bring him up.
"I mean don't you like him?" she asked.
"No. Why would I we're just friends."
"By the way you look at him." Mariah stated.
"Elaborate."
"You have a glint in your eye whenever you talk to him or he's near you or whenever we talk about him."
"And by the way you gravitate towards him." Mathilda said.
"Not you too Mattie. I thought you would have been on my side."
"I'm not on anyone's side. I'm just stating the truth." She said defending herself.
"She telling the truth." Julia said.
"But I don't like him." I said.
"Mm-hmm." They said.
I rolled my eyes and rolled the front window down. I told the driver that he could take us to a small restaurant near the hotel. When he dropped us off we entered. We ordered and began eating. When we finished we paid and headed home. I had no clue if I should get Nate something or not for Christmas.
After school had finished the girls and I headed straight to the mall to do some late Christmas shopping. We each split up and went to our favorite stores to see what we could find the Princes, their parents, Hiro, Darren, Lee and Raul. I had found the 'perfect' gifts for Tala, Ray, Max, Tyson, Kenny, Brian, Ian, Spencer, their parents, Hiro, Darren, Raul, Lee, Julia, Mariah, Mariam, Mathilda, Emily and our—the Princes, Tala's, Brian's, Spencer's and Ian's—guardians. I know you're probably wondering why I would get guardians presents. Well that because they've been waiting for us for a long time and I just felt like it. They're like family to me. The only person I was having some difficulty was with Kai. I have absolutely no clue what to get him. I looked around the mall and nothing came to mind. I gave up and decided to see what I could find in the jewelry section. I looked at some watches and then went to the guys' rings section. There I saw a plain ring. The only type of decoration that it had was an inscription. It read: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
I thought that it was cool and got him that. When I finished paying for it I met up with the others near Starbucks. We ordered some hot cocoa and sat down to drink. We talked about what we got the Princes, their parents, Hiro, Darren, Raul and Lee. They said that they had a hard time looking for Kai's present so they just got him a visa gift card that you could use anywhere. I told them about the ring. They stared at me surprised that I would find something like that. When we finished we got up and went to wait outside of the mall. I had called Darren and he said that the limo would come and pick us up; we waited for about three minutes and then we saw the limo. We stepped in and warmed up to the warmth of the heater.
As soon as we got home we hurried into the pent suite and rushed to get to our rooms. We decided that we would wrap the presents the day after my date with Nate. While we headed to our rooms the Princes stepped out and looked at us questioningly. We told them that it was Christmas shopping. They nodded and went down the hall. We heaved a sigh of relief and continued to our rooms. When I closed the door I went to my closet and opened it. I made sure to be careful in putting the unwrapped presents in it. As soon as I finished I closed the door and went to take a relaxing shower. I walked into the bathroom and closed the door. I didn't lock it because no one would enter my room without asking first. Guess I was wrong.
I had just finished taking my shower when I began to wrap myself in a mini towel. I decided to take an hour long shower. Then the bathroom door opened. I turned around to see who would be coming in without knocking. Wish I hadn't—in stepped Kai. He looked at me and stiffened. I just stared at him not saying a thing. When I gained my composure I grabbed the closest thing to me—which was a bar of soap and chucked it at him. He dodged it and headed out the door. Then I heard him speak.
"Dinner's ready." Was all he said.
With that I waited until I heard the door of my bedroom open and then close. As soon as I heard it click closed I opened my bathroom door and stepped into my room. I stood there and then blushed when it hit me. Kai had just seen me in a miniscule towel that barely went below my butt. I shook my head and began to get ready. As soon as I was done I headed to the dining room for dinner. I sat next to Kai and began to eat. I looked at him from the corner of my eye and saw that he was eating as if nothing happened. As soon as we all finished the girl and I followed the Princes, Hiro, Darren, Raul and Lee to the living room while the Princes and Hiro's parents went into the study.
We all sat down around the flat screen TV and waited for Tyson to put in the movie. The guys had decided what we were going to watch. As soon as the movie began I regretted never asking them what we were watching. It was another scary movie. I swear these guys are trying to give me a heart attack, I thought. I huddled closer to Kai and readied myself to burry my face in his arm if I had to. Kai moved his arm until it was draped over my shoulder. Giving me more room to huddle closer to him. Then I felt someone watching us. I stood up abruptly and left the room. I heard the girls behind me. They asked me if I felt that.
"Yes. Now let's find out who it is." I said.
They nodded their heads and we exited the suite. As soon as we were outside we followed the 'feeling.' It led us to an empty park. We looked around to see if there was anyone around. Then I felt a great power come towards us. I told the girls to duck. They did, but I didn't get a chance to. I got hit and went flying back. I called for my guardian and he appeared. He looked me over and soon began healing me. I told him to search and find where the attack was coming from. Before he could a guy with a mask stepped out from behind a tree. Really a tree? I thought.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you, your highnesses." He said.
"So you must be the one who killed my parents?" I said.
"I take all the credit." He said chuckling with a smile on his face.
"Your going to pay."
With that somehow I had managed to conjure a sword. I felt the sense of familiarity with the weapon and soon began to use it. He conjured one himself and began defending himself. I got the best of him, but then he disappeared. All that was left of him was note. It read: Do not worry your highnesses for this won't be the last time you see me. For I shall be around.
I tore the paper up an told Black Dranzer to burn it. He did as I said, then he healed me once again. I looked up at him at and he looked down at me. Then I did something that I thought I would never do in a long time. I ran into his arms and cried. He just made circular motions on my back while he said comforting words. The girls stood off to the side. Not knowing what to do in a situation like this. Normally they would be hugging me. Once I had calmed down we went back home. When we arrived we were bombarded with questions from the guys. We told them that we just needed fresh air.
The next day the girls and I made sure to be on the look out. When it was time for gym the Princes stared at us trying to figure out why we were acting the way we were. We told them that it was nothing, but they didn't believe it. When school was over the Princes, girls and I headed to our separate limos. We were close to them when someone called my name. I turned around and saw Nate. I got the sense of déjà vu and then remembered that we just did this the day before. I stopped and so did the others. He reached me and asked me what I wanted to do for our date. I glanced behind me at the Princes and saw that they were all death glaring at him. Especially Kai and Ray. Ray because he treated me like a sister. Kai—well I have no idea to tell you the truth.
"Whatever you want." I told him.
"Ice skating at seven?" he asked.
"Okay." I said agreeing.
I bid him goodbye and went with the girls to our limos. When we arrived home, the guys grabbed us and led us to Kai's room. There they sat us on Kai's bed and told us to spill.
"Spill what?" Mariah asked innocently.
"Why are you girls acting differently?" Ray asked impatient.
"It's nothing. Really." Mariah said.
"We don't believe you." Kai said. "Now spill."
I sighed and told him everything. The guys stared at us wide-eyed. All except for Kai, who looked like he was ready to go on a killing spree. We waited until one of them spoke. Then Kai surprised us by doing something that I thought wasn't going to happen at all. He called forth his guardian Dranzer. When she stepped out he gave her direct orders to go and find the person that was watching us yesterday.
She nodded and left the place. I stared at Kai dumb struck. Why would he do that? I thought. I'm not that important for him to do something like this.
Milady, he's doing this because you're in danger.
But why? I mean yeah my ancestors fell in love with him, but that got nothing to do with us.
No; it has everything to do with you. He and the other Princes are going to protect you and the girls. They don't want to lose you after finally finding you after all these years.
But they don't care about us.
Yes they do. Other wise they could have left you girls alone after they find out who you were. Bur they didn't. So that proves that they care. And the other girl's guardians and I know that you six care for them as well.
But—
No buts, your highness. You can't hide from your feelings forever. And you KNOW that.
And with that he stopped talking to me for the moment. I mulled over what Black Dranzer said and looked at Kai. He has something in his eyes that I couldn't identify as to what it was. When Dranzer came back she said that she didn't sense anything out of the ordinary. I sighed and got up from the bed. The girls followed suit. The guys looked at us and asked where we were going.
"Our rooms." Was all we said.
When school was over and we were home, I began getting ready for the date I have with Nate. The girls had helped me chose what to wear since this was my first date. Let me explain. My father and brother have been very over protective that when some guy took an interest in me and ask me out, they would scare the poor fella and there would be no date because as soon as I enter the room and make to leave by opening the door, he—they—would run away saying that they would stay away from me.
When Nate came to pick me up, Ray had answered the door. I walked out a minute later. When we arrived to the skating rink, we went up to the counter to rent a pair of skates. We skated for a while until I told him that it was getting late. We returned the skates and headed back to the hotel. While we were walking I noticed that we were near the place where the girls and I met the masked guy. I looked around and saw that Nate had stopped walking and was looking at me with an evil smile on his face.
"Nate?"
"Well we meet again, your highness." He said.
With that I knew he was the masked guy. I stepped back and readied myself to call out for Black Dranzer, but he did something and that same power came and smacked right into me. I gout up and called for Black Dranzer. He was about to attack me again, but Black Dranzer blocked his attack. I conjured up my sword again and fought him, but before I could make a finishing blow he disappeared. I looked at Black Dranzer and he looked at me. He healed me and disappeared. I walked back to the hotel and entered.
When I arrived to the pent suite I was bombarded with the girls asking how everything went. I looked behind them and saw the guys listening closely, but made it look like they weren't. I told them that I would tell them later. I closed the door and went to my room. A few minutes later there was a knock on my door. I went and opened my door. There I saw Julia with the other girls. They looked at me expectantly. I explained to them that I know who exactly that masked person we met last time is. When I finished I looked at them. They all had a look of shock upon their faces. After a few minutes of silence, Julia finally spoke up.
"So Nate's the masked man then; looks like we're going to have to be careful around him."
"Looks like it." I said.
Then there was a knock on my bedroom door. I got up and went to open it. When I did I saw Kai and the others standing there.
"May we come in?" he asked.
I moved out of the way and let them in. Once they entered I asked them what they wanted. They looked at one another until Ray spoke up.
"Well we kind of over heard what you were telling the girls and—"
"And we're going to be with you girls where ever you go." Kai said.
"What?" the girls and I said.
"You heard us." Kai said.
"Argh!" I said heading out my bedroom door and heading towards the front door.
"Hils! Where you going?" Mariah asked.
"Out!"
With that I slammed the door and ran to the elevator before any of the guys can stop me. Once the elevator dinged I walked out of the hotel. I took a deep breath and ran until I couldn't run anymore. For some reason I felt slightly betrayed after the guys told us that they had listen into our conversation. I knew that they meant well, but I felt like my privacy was violated. Once I had stopped running and looked up, I noticed that I ran back to the place where Nate revealed himself.
I went and sat down on a bench nearby. I stared at nothing, but the air that you can't see but know is there. I thought about, well, nothing really. I don't know what to do. Should I go back and apologize? Or should I just stay here until one of them comes to find me? Apparently I didn't have to think about it that much. Looked like fate had already decided for me because I heard footsteps behind me; I turned around and saw Kai standing behind me, but not looking straight at me.
"Ka—"
"Why'd you run away?" he asked interrupting me. "You know you worried everyone."
"I know." I said. "I just ran. Don't know why, though. All I know is that I just felt like I had to run and mull over a few things, but when I did I got nothing."
"Tell me," he said, "what'd you feel? I noticed while you walked passed us that you were feeling something. Tell me."
"I felt betrayed and like my privacy was violated." I said beginning to choke up. "I know that you guys meant well, but I wish you guys would have waited for me to tell you when I was good and ready."
"Sorry." He said. "I knew you weren't going to tell us and the guys said to leave it be and have you tell us when you were ready, but I felt like I needed to know. That you were in complete danger. Like I had a right to know so I would be ready to protect you."
"Kai,"
"Sorry, for eavesdropping. Guess I'm being paranoid or overprotective."
I got up from the bench and faced him. I saw that he still wasn't looking at me. I walked towards him and gave him a hug. He, uncomfortably, returned the hug. When we let go I got up on my tippy-toes and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I looked away immediately and we walked back home.
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